Gwinnett animal shelter to open every Monday for rescue groups

The Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Unit will open the county’s animal shelter to licensed rescue organizations every Monday.

“Yappy Hour – Rescue Me Monday” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shelter, which is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.

Rabies, bordatella and DHPPCV vaccinations will also be offered for $5 each. Animals leaving the shelter must be microchipped; the cost of a microchip is $10 per animal.